In addition to the great restaurants and gathering places in Las Terrenas, there are miles and miles of pristine beaches all along the coast. The Samana Peninsula is well known for its whale watching, water sports, fishing and the ecological tour. There are two international airports serving the area: Las Americas in Santo Domingo which is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes away, and El Catey in Samana which is approximately 30 minutes away. It is approximately 3 minutes away from the city center of Las Terrenas and its beaches.